Photos by Kevin Roche Photography
Fifth Annual Surfrider Foundation Art Gala A Record-Breaking Success
Over $26,000 raised for local programs
San Diego, CA -
On May, 13th 2005 the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation raised over $26,000 at the Fifth Annual Art Gala that was held at the beautiful Powerhouse in Del Mar. This environmentally inspired event included silent and live auctions of ocean themed artwork from renowned artists such as Wyland, Michael Cassidy, Leroy Grannis, Wade Koniakowsky, Aaron Chang and Art Brewer. The auction also included airline tickets, hotels and resort stays, spa treatments, dinners for two, surfboards and other raffle prizes.
The evening featured live music, a slide show and an awards ceremony. Awards were given to Clay Clifton, the recreational water program coordinator for the county's Department of Environmental Health; Shanon Leder former Rock 105 DJ; and South Coast Surf Shops who received the 2005 Lifetime Business award. Sponsors included JetBlue Airways, Pacific Coast Grill, Stone Brewing Company, Mount Palomar Winery, Poseidon Restaurant, City Beat, The Blue Guitar and many others!
"We love this event," said Todd T. Cardiff, Chairman of the San Diego Chapter," every year it just gets bigger and better. It's a celebration of surf culture, and it's an opportunity for people to come out, see some high quality art, and donate to the organization."
"We doubled the amount of money we typically raise. We owe our success to all the event sponsors and the scores of committed volunteers that helped us run the event. We are extremely grateful to receive such overwhelming support from our local community" said Stefanie Sekich, Chapter Administrator for the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.
Proceeds from the ticket sales and auctions fund local programs including water quality testing, education outreach, beach cleanups, pollution monitoring and advocacy efforts.
The San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation was founded in 1992 by a small band of exceptionally committed San Diego County members. It is the largest and most active Chapter with over 4,000 members, 60 miles of coastline to protect.
Contact: Stefanie Sekich
San Diego Chapter, Surfrider Foundation
Phone (858) 792-9940
Fax (858) 755- 5627
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